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Allen-Bradley Advances Networking Potential With Latest Ethernet Switches

Allen-Bradley Advances Networking Potential With Latest Ethernet Switches

Allen-Bradley releases its latest Ethernet switch products for industrial networks, the Stratix 5800.


News May 10, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.


Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Learn about specific applications of machine-to-machine communication and how engineers can utilize these techniques in various industrial sectors.


Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Batteryless solutions provider Everactive announced a new family of Steam Trap Monitoring (STM) systems.


Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.


SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has released two new types of software for system monitoring and process control.


Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.


What is Machine-to-machine Communication?

What is Machine-to-machine Communication?

Learn about some of the machine-to-machine communication methodologies, including wired and wireless M2M communication techniques.


Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.


A Look Into Popular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

A Look Into Popular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

This article analyzes some of the leading MES software in the market and describes convergence trends among them.


ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on real-time EV fleet management solutions.


News Apr 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to launch a strategic partnership to develop innovative solutions for digitalization, sustainability, and quality management.


News Apr 22, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

Learn the main differences between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) and how they are used together in a control system.


ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ is aiming to bring manufacturers a bit closer to smart manufacturing with its new platform tools.


News Apr 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
 Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector, a Bel Group company, has added a punch-down modular RJ45 plug for Category 5e and Category 6 network connections. 


News Apr 21, 2021 by Seth Price
An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Let’s learn the definition, brief historical context, and architecture of manufacturing execution systems (MES).


Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Warehouse automation specialist Swisslog sees the potential to enhance and optimize vertical farming using their warehouse pallet shuttle system and logistics management software.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation announced that it will provide non-profits, government, and health partners with its Arena Simulation Software to help with COVID-19 vaccinations.


News Apr 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty found vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic Smart Meters.


Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, decision trees, and particle swarm optimization can all be used in Building Automation Systems, but there are some data drawbacks.